Lethbridge Police

By Lara Fominoff

Dozens of Charges

12 arrested in downtown Lethbridge ‘targeted enforcement project’

May 17, 2019 | 3:47 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Police officers in Lethbridge have arrested one dozen people after conducting what they call a ‘targeted enforcement project’ in downtown Lethbridge.

On May 16, 2019, members of the Downtown Policing Unit and Priority Crimes Unit conducted the project as part of an ongoing enforcement initiative that targets ongoing criminal activity. Four high-end mountain bikes were seized as part of the project, valued at $4,500.

Eight people from Lethbridge were arrested, one from Medicine Hat and another from Fort Macleod. One person was released without charge.

Here is a list of those arrested, along with the charges they are facing, in connection with the project. Police say court dates are currently not available.

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Daelyn First Rider, 24, of Standoff, is charged with three counts of breach of recognizance.

Daniel Magnus, 38, of Medicine Hat, is charged with breach of probation.

James Murkin, 26, of Lethbridge, is charged with two counts of breach of a recognizance.

John Twigg, 24, of Lethbridge, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of stolen property.

Cameron Small Eyes, 37, of Lethbridge is charged with assault, four counts of breach of recognizance, possession of an identity document, three counts of possession of a stolen credit card and three counts of use of a stolen credit card.

Franklin Pantherbone, 37, of Lethbridge, is charged with failing to attend court and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Steve Quebec, 42, of Lethbridge, is charged with breach of recognizance, and possession of stolen property.

Byron Morning Bird, 32, of Lethbridge, is charged with breach of probation, assault, obstructing a peace officer and identity fraud.

Cole Deheer, 23, of Lethbridge, is charged with theft under $5000 x failing to appear for fingerprints, failing to attend court, assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

Joshua Hibbs, 18, of Fort MacLeod, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon.

John Jones, 26, of Lethbridge, is charged with two counts of theft under $5000, uttering threats and possession of stolen property under $5000.